Windows stories - Page 8
Microsoft adds Azure capabilities to Windows Server 2022
Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Windows Server 2022 includes multi-layered security, hybrid capabilities with Azure, file server improvements, container support with Kubernetes, and more.
Microsoft begins Windows 11 rollout, but there's wait for Android apps
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft launches Windows 11, the first major update in six years, with a phased and measured rollout to eligible devices.
Microsoft announces cloud OS Windows 365 - Full windows 11 experience online
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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desktop virtualization
Microsoft announces Windows 365, a cloud service that streams the full Windows experience to personal and corporate devices.
GCloud updates capabilities with Anthos enhancements
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google Cloud has announced improvements for hybrid compatibility, services, development, migration and identity security with updates to Anthos.
Kaspersky finds zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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cybersecurity
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internet explorer
Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack, prompting security patches.
Veritas: PCs running Windows 7 vulnerable to ransomware
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
With Windows 7 support ending on January 14, Veritas Technologies warns 26% of PCs will face increased ransomware risks, urging swift preparations.
Why Microsoft is in the security business for all the right reasons
Wed, 26th Sep 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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windows
Cloud security fears reverse as firms trust giants like Microsoft with data protection, leveraging AI & automation.
Pseudo-ransomware Xbash targeting Linux and Windows discovered
Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A new malware named Xbash, targeting Linux and Windows servers, has ransomware, coinmining, and worm-like self-propagating capabilities.
Ziften & Microsoft: The partnership bringing threat defence to almost every OS
Tue, 29th May 2018
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endpoint protection
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edr
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open source
Ziften's partnership with Microsoft is making serious headway into bringing microsoft security technology into the heart of all operating systems.
Microsoft unleashes broad range of security features & partnerships at RSA Conference
Tue, 17th Apr 2018
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cloud security
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iot
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breach prevention
Secure microcontrollers, 365 commercial cloud, advanced threat protection tools; and stronger partnerships are all top-of-mind for Microsoft.
Windows Server 2019 is almost out - here's what you need to know
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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hybrid cloud
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft reveals Windows Server 2019, launching in the latter half of 2018, with key innovations in Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and HCI.
Attackers unleash Lokibot malware on unpatched Windows systems
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Lokibot malware targets unpatched Windows systems exploiting CVE-2017-11882; researchers urge timely updates and restricted installer access to combat threats.
Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.
Ixia extends CloudLens, now supports all major cloud platforms
Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
It has now been extended to support for Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Bluemix, and Alibaba Cloud.
England's second largest police force still reliant on vulnerable Windows XP
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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cybersecurity
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infoblox
The Greater Manchester police have revealed more than one in five of its computers are still running an OS that has been unsupported since 2014.
Red Hat & Microsoft on a mission to simplify container adoption for enterprises
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Microsoft and Red Hat are extending their alliance with two new initiatives aimed at supporting enterprises in their adoption of containers.
Big changes in the infosec landscape: Time to take note and take action
Mon, 15th May 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Do you like RDP? Good. So do attackers. Wait? What?! Yes, attackers love your weakly-defended RDP port as the payoff can be huge.
Zero day distributing FINSPY espionage malware and LATENTBOT malware
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
FireEye recently identified a vulnerability – CVE-2017-0199 – that allows a malicious actor to download and execute a Visual Basic script.
It's time to finally say goodbye to Windows XP. And Vista. Again.
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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malware
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microsoft
On April 8 it was three years since Microsoft ended its extended support for Windows XP. 8% of desktop users worldwide still run the operating system.
Windows OS is still full of holes, but Microsoft's making serious efforts to fix it
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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ESET shows that the Windows operating system is continuing to be a breeding ground for vulnerabilities, but patches are never far behind.